Press A to scroll until you see Exit Programming Mode, then Press (#). Main screen should now appear with correct Time & Date.

How do I change the date and time on a DSC panel?

On a DSC panel, press the [*] key then 6. Enter your 4 digit user code. Press the number 1. Enter Time and Date in military format. For example, 1:00 PM on 10/1/13 would be 1300100113. Press [#] key.

If my panel is beeping, how do I silence it?

For a GE panel, press the [*] key to read the activity of why it is beeping. Read the display to acknowledge. Arm the system then disarm the system and press the [*] key twice.

For a DSC panel, press the [*] key + 2 to view the trouble condition. Then press [#] to silence beeping.

How do I change my system Master Code on a GE panel?

Press 9 then enter the current Master Code.

Scroll down to User Codes (Using the B Button)

Press [#] key

Scroll to System Master Code (Using the A or B Button)

Press [#] key

Current Code will be displayed, enter new code

Press [#]

Press * to Exit out of that menu until you see User Codes again.

Press B to scroll until you see Exit Programming Mode, then Press (#).

How do I change my system Master Code on a DSC panel?

Press [*] key + 5.

Enter the current Master Code then enter 40.

Enter new Master Code.

Press [#] to return to the Ready state.

Can I replace the main battery myself? If so, what type of battery can I use?

Yes, you can use a 12-volt 7amp power battery. The battery is located where the panel receives power. Open the alarm panel, it will be located in the bottom. It has two leads on the top, black & red. We recommend you remove the leads from the battery and take it with you to the store and ask for a replacement. Plug the leads back into the new battery. The system might take up to 24 hours to read the new voltage. Trouble might need to be cleared by arming & disarming the system.

What will happen if my phone line is out? Will my system still be monitored?

If your phone line is out, your system will not be able to communicate with the monitoring station. If it tries to communicate you will receive a failure to communicate trouble. Once dial tone is restored, normal monitoring will continue. You may need to arm & disarm or send a test signal to clear trouble if it remains.

We always recommend you test your system if there is ever a question of communication.

Please note, if you have a cellular communicator it will still communicate without dial tone.

How do I change the people on my contact list?

Contact Chesapeake Systems Service, Inc at 1-888-248-0789 or 301-841-6785 and someone will be able to help you. You can also email us your information at office@csscorp.us.

How do I change time & date on Honeywell – Vista Panel?

MASTER CODE + # + 6 3

Press * when time/date is displayed
Cursor will appear under first digit of hour
Enter 2 Digit Hour and 2 Digit Minute
0915
Press 1 for PM and 0 for AM
Enter last two digits of Current year
2 Digit Month and 2 Digit Date
120702

To exit, press * when cursor is on last digit or wait 30 seconds.

How do I test my system & how often should I do it?

You should test every 3 months or more often if you have phone trouble or changes.

Call Criticom Monitoring Services (CMS) @ 1-844-562-7219 to place your account on test to avoid any false alarms. They are there 24/7 for you to do this.

Trigger an alarm. The easiest & quickest way to do this is by sending a panic signal.
a. GE Panel – Press & hold shield until it sirens
b. DSC – Press & hold two buttons to the left of the shield. Siren will go off. Please let it siren for 45 seconds. Then disarm.

Call Criticom Monitoring Services back to verify they have received the signals. Please contact us if this does not go thru correctly.

What is the name of the alarm monitoring company?

CMS (Criticom Monitoring Services). They can be reached at 1-844-562-7219. Please be advised you will be asked to confirm your password or monitoring account number in order to access your account.